New Guinea village, 1944

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Photograph. Three young, native New Guinean children pose for a photographer, as American servicemen speak to New Guinean adults in the background. Thatched-roof huts are built at the edge of the jungle and drying laundry is draped over drying racks. Personal caption on photo reverse: "New Guinea." 1944

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1944
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Items from the service of Pfc. Walter Charles Grether, who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsyvania on November 30, 1913. He enlisted in the Army in February of 1943 and served with the 308th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), Army Air Force as an Engine Specialist. He left for the Pacific Theatre in September of 1943 and returned to the United States in November of 1945. He participated in the following campaigns: New Guinea, Bismarck Arch, South Philippines, and Luzon. Grether was Honorably Discharged on November 22, 1945. Collection includes around 150 photographs and a few documents.
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New Guinea
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-5.000
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140.000
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Villages--New Guinea